England vs India Third test

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Re: England vs India Third test

Post by LeadBelly » Mon Jul 14, 2025 9:53 pm

boatshed bill wrote:
Mon Jul 14, 2025 9:06 pm
This is a brilliant test series.
Plenty of aggro between the teams too.
I almost want India to win the next test top take it to a 5th test decider.
The aggro is good so long as it doesn't get physical imo. Shows how competitive the players are. Wouldn't go as far as half wanting India to level it. I've got Oval tickets, would like us to be still at least one up to make it a bit less anxious..

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Re: England vs India Third test

Post by Milltown1882 » Mon Jul 14, 2025 10:01 pm

Newcastleclaret93 wrote:
Mon Jul 14, 2025 8:09 pm
Anyone making any changes for the next test?
Crawley, Pope and Bashir (obviously because injured). Reality is that won’t happen.

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Re: England vs India Third test

Post by boatshed bill » Mon Jul 14, 2025 10:12 pm

LeadBelly wrote:
Mon Jul 14, 2025 9:53 pm
The aggro is good so long as it doesn't get physical imo. Shows how competitive the players are. Wouldn't go as far as half wanting India to level it. I've got Oval tickets, would like us to be still at least one up to make it a bit less anxious..
Yes, it would be very tense, but a brilliant finale.
A series like this can only be good for test cricket, maybe increase interest.
And I agree about the aggro, it's being taken a bit too far, IMO.

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Re: England vs India Third test

Post by JarrowClaret » Mon Jul 14, 2025 10:43 pm

Newcastleclaret93 wrote:
Mon Jul 14, 2025 9:53 pm
Dawson would be a fantastic option at number 8 in the line up.

Would give us some serious lower order batting strength
He isn’t a better bat than woakes althouhbhe is the perfect guy to replace him in the order if he is rested like is expected. I hope Atkinson comes in for the next 1 if archer plays again we will be close to our best bowling lineup

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Re: England vs India Third test

Post by Bordeauxclaret » Tue Jul 15, 2025 11:37 am

Dawson in the squad for the next.

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Re: England vs India Third test

Post by blatherwickstattoos » Tue Jul 15, 2025 2:04 pm

How strict are they at old Trafford for the party stand? Only tickets left and I fancy taking my teenage lad over to watch it. Any help on the matter is appreciated.

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Re: England vs India Third test

Post by JR1882 » Tue Jul 15, 2025 3:14 pm

blatherwickstattoos wrote:
Tue Jul 15, 2025 2:04 pm
How strict are they at old Trafford for the party stand? Only tickets left and I fancy taking my teenage lad over to watch it. Any help on the matter is appreciated.
How old is he? 16 years old is the age restriction but having been a few times I don’t recall anyone ever asking, and a 16 year old wouldn’t have ID anyway. I’d say he would have to be able to pass for 16 maybe?

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Re: England vs India Third test

Post by Newcastleclaret93 » Tue Jul 15, 2025 3:51 pm

Bordeauxclaret wrote:
Tue Jul 15, 2025 11:37 am
Dawson in the squad for the next.
If bethell and Dawson make the team our batting line up would be looking incredibly strong.

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Re: England vs India Third test

Post by Mondsley » Tue Jul 15, 2025 4:13 pm

Newcastleclaret93 wrote:
Tue Jul 15, 2025 3:51 pm


If bethell and Dawson make the team our batting line up would be looking incredibly strong.
Dawson has a better first class batting average than Crawley!!

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Re: England vs India Third test

Post by blatherwickstattoos » Tue Jul 15, 2025 5:06 pm

JR1882 wrote:
Tue Jul 15, 2025 3:14 pm
How old is he? 16 years old is the age restriction but having been a few times I don’t recall anyone ever asking, and a 16 year old wouldn’t have ID anyway. I’d say he would have to be able to pass for 16 maybe?
Managed to get 2 in the north stand I think it is now. Paid a bit more but looking forward to it.

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